William Scott (1785–1868)
William Scott was sentenced to life transportation. He arrived in Sydney in 1881 aboard the Admiral Gambier. He married fellow convict Elizabeth Davies in 1815. He received a conditional pardon in January 1818 and by 1824 was listed in the Muster as a settler at Bargo. He was made an honorary constable the next year.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Scott, William
- Scott, Elizabeth (wife)
- Scott, Elizabeth (wife)
- Scott, Ann Elizabeth (wife)
- Higgins, Anne (mother-in-law)
- Higgins, Robert (father-in-law)
- Higgins, Sarah (sister-in-law)
- Macarthur, John (master)
Citation details
'Scott, William (1785–1868)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/scott-william-26329/text34203, accessed 30 November 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
11 May,
1785
Glasgow,
Lanarkshire,
Scotland
Death
19 November,
1868
(aged 83)
Braidwood,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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